Abstract
This paper discusses various issues concerning Chinese culture and its place in American society. The papers provides an insight as to why the Chinese immigrate to the U.S., illustrates the differences between the two cultures and explains the impact America has on the Chinese culture.
The writer also poses the question of whether the Chinese lose part of their own culture due to American influences.

From the Paper
"Chinese immigrants came to America in the middle of the 19th century searching for a higher quality and economic life. They came to America because of advanced opportunities, not only economically, but educational, health, constitutional rights, right to privately own businesses, homes, automobiles, etc. Ambitious Chinese Immigrants saw a better quality life, in the United States that their own country did not provide. The primary reason for Chinese immigration to America is that they were enthusiastic, excited and very eager to capture the opportunities in America."

Tags:asian, american, confucian, destiny, morality, immigration

Abstract
This paper introduces and discusses "The River Between" by Ngugi wa Thiong'o which tells the tale of two rival communities, Kameno and Makuyu, which face each other and are separated only by the Honia River. The paper describes how these two villages are in a constant battle over conflicting myths of leadership and religion, which have been the basis of their arguments for many generations. The paper shows how Ngugi focuses on the impact of Christian missionaries on the balance of African culture.

From the Paper
"The inhabitants of the Kameno ridge have indigenous cultural traditions such as polytheism and circumcision, while those of the Makuyu ridge had already succumbed to Christianity and British colonization. This story is mainly about the conflicted relationship between two villages representing traditional African beliefs on the one side and Christianity on the other. In this novel, a mission-educated character tries unsuccessfully to synthesize the Christian worldview with the Gikuyu, even as he comes to understand the completely destructive force Christianity will have on his indigenous culture."

Tags:Mugo, wa, Kibiro, Joshua, Livingstone, Waiyaki

Abstract
This paper looks at the effects of immigration upon America. The paper examines the issue from a number of aspects including social, economic, political, religious, and cultural. The writer believes that immigration is ultimately a good thing, beneficial to the American people and country as a whole. Rather than looking at the history of immigration, the paper focuses on the modern day issues and how these immigrants have benefited the U.S.A.

From the Paper
"The world of technology also has reaped the benefits of many immigrants. Silicon Valley and other high-tech sectors would cease to function if the borders were ever closed to skilled and educated immigrants. These immigrants represent human capital that can make our entire economy more productive. Immigrants have developed new products, such as the Java computer language, that have created employment opportunities for millions of Americans."

Tags:religion, technology, economy, culture

Abstract
This paper addresses the problem of illegal immigration in the United States. Specifically, it discusses the reasons illegal immigrants come to America and the political debate that surrounds these immigrants.

From the Paper
"Some immigrants are fleeing financial hardships in their home countries, and they hope to make a better life for themselves in the United States. They are fleeing poverty in their own countries, but often, they find it again here in the United States. One report notes, "In 1999, more than one-third (36.3 percent) of foreign-born full-time, year-round workers earned less than $20,000 compared to one fifth (21.3 percent) of their native counterparts" ("The Cost"). Thus, many of these immigrants are fleeing poverty, but, because of higher living expenses in the United States, they still cannot make ends meet, even with better paying jobs than they could find in their own country."

Tags:fleeing, persecution, prosecution, country, financial, hardships, u.s., residency, documents

Abstract
This paper presents a timeline of events and conceptual analysis of the events leading up to the genocide of the Tutsis by the Hutus in Rwanda in 1994. The paper examines causes of, as well as events which occurred during the genocide. It also looks at the reaction of the international community and what can be done in the future to prevent such a tragedy happening again.

From the Paper
"Many of the early requests and pleas for help were denied. There
was a peacekeeping force in Rwanda called the United Nations
Assistance Mission for Rwanda, but when Force Commander General
Dallaire became aware of the genocide and asked for soldiers and
logistical support, the UN Security Council refused and voted to
reduce UNAMIR down to 260 men. The international community did not
believe that they had any place or any reason to help in Rwanda.
Senator Robert Dole stated, "I don't think we have any national
interest here. I hope we don't get involved there." This was the
thought process of many government officials at this point."

Tags:africa, mitterrand, United, Nations

From the Paper
"Munoz begins his study using the historical contributions of the Mexican Youth Conference and the group MAM. These organizations based their philosophy of advancement and upward mobility on the need for education above the secondary level. With an advanced education, these youths would become aware of and confront the much broader issues of their people within the U.S. as a whole. All of the actions of these movements, were grounded within the context of the American myth of democracy and the virtues of capitalism'. MAM was seen by outsiders as well as those within its membership, as a democracy in action, founded upon the greater values of the dominant society. I believe that Munoz sees this as an ambiguous philosophy, one that while helpful in the advancement of the. Mexican American youth, does not benefit the population as a whole. In fact, this course of action could be seen as detrimental because it fostered the belief that the youth were hindered by the lack of inspiration and encouragement to move towards a better education. "

Tags:hispanic, mexican, munoz

Abstract
This paper examines the works of Zora Neale Hurston, who wrote about the relations between men and women and how they interact. The writer describes these relations from a certain point of view that takes black American circumstances into consideration and writes at the time of the Harlem renaissance, which effected so many black Americans and changed gender relations in black culture forever.

From the Paper
"One of the qualities that grants to Zora Neale Hurston's work such an enduring quality and such a wide audience is the skill that she brings to her discussions and elucidation of the ways men and women interact with each other. Although in many ways her characters are very much particular to a certain time and place " and are very much embedded within the experience of black America " they also speak to a wide range of experiences beyond their own circumstances."

Tags:relation, male, female, patriarchy, matriarchy, black, harlem, revolution, culture

Abstract
This is a paper about the different treatments toward blacks and Native Americans in colonial America by whites. The author looks at the differences and the similarities in the way these two populations were treated.

From the Paper
"In dealing with outsiders , White Europeans who controlled the continent held many similar views. These outsiders included the Native Americans and the African Americans. Both peoples were treated in parallel and in opposing ways by the whites in power. The most obvious way that the two groups were treated the same is that they were dealt with in a very ethnocentric way; whites assumed that they were superior to both groups. Both groups were not dealt with in the same way from the onset. Native Americans, who were living in the country long before the whites, were killed, stripped of their land, and mislead as to their future in the new white world. Africans were brought into the country, a large distinction, because whites needed them here. They were at first used as indentured servants, and it was a gradual change that shifted over to slavery. From there on came restrictive legislature, and a view of them as savages. The two groups were both treated differently by whites in terms of how they were oppressed, but the overriding theme in both cases is that the white Europeans saw both as inferior races."

Tags:indians, native, slavery, slave, labor, work, blacks, whites

Abstract
This paper examines the dynamics and underlying causes of the Japanese economic revival that has occurred since the end of World War II, looking both at its economic components (such as the shift from agricultural to high-tech sectors) as well as the demographic and cultural elements that are just as important for understanding the Japanese economy.

From the Paper
"The Japanese economic miracle is complex and can only be explained by looking to political, cultural, and economic reasons. It rests on the government's taking responsibility for social welfare, vocational training, and education. It rests on the responsibility taken by both consumers and producers for economic prosperity. It rests on the government's decision to concentrate on high-quality and high-technology products designed for domestic and foreign consumption and on the government's building stable, economically advanced trading partners to replace the Asian markets to which inexpensive textiles had been
sent earlier. A number of factors have greatly aided Japan's economic resurgence that began in the 1950s and has continued since then, among them (ironically) the complete destruction of the nation's industrial base by the war. This meant that Japan's new factories, using the latest developments in technology, were often more efficient than those of their foreign competitors. With the addition of a youthful and well-educated workforce, a high domestic savings rate that provided ample capital, and an activist government and bureaucracy that provided guidance, support, and subsidies, the ingredients were in place for rapid and sustained economic growth."

Tags:zaibatsu, keiretsu, human, resources, semiclosed, corporate, group, enterprise, unions, labor, management, cooperation, cross, functional, problem, solving, employment, security, export, industry

Abstract
Learning to manage diversity is crucial to the survival of any organization. This paper asks why women, blacks, Asians and Hispanics are under-represented in management positions. By using statistics, the explanations that are commonly used, are confronted and additional explanations (based on the statistics are presented). This paper also explains how not properly managing diversity can be detrimental to the organization and offers suggestions for making minorities more inclusive.

Introduction
Gender
Race
Blacks
Asian Americans
Hispanics
Sexual Orientation
Recommendations
Conclusion
Works Cited

From the Paper
"By the year 2010, the Labor Department estimates that 48% of the workforce will consist of women and 31% will be people of color. (Bureau of Labor) This large group of employees that are not considered "white males" demonstrates the need for organizations to focus on diversity. Because of the combinations of gender, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, there will always be conflict in diverse organizations. It is crucial for effective managers to understand the differences in employees and develop methods of overcoming this conflict. Managing diversity is not about getting employees to like one another; instead, it is about creating an environment that enables employees to perform their jobs. (Thompson, 209) Without effectively managing the conflicts stemming from diversity, an organization is subject to a decrease in production, profitability, and the possibility of lawsuits."

Tags:discrimination, diversity, employment, job, lawsuits, management, manager, managing, race, work, workforce, workplace